As he walks the murky, tree-lined corridorsof the dark forest, he realizes it's not asbad as it appears from the outside.

Many days have passed since he acceptedthe mysterious invitation to enter the gates tothe unknown.

He has nourished the fruits from thetrees when the dark forest has them to offer.He has quenched his thirst from the riversand streams and crisp ponds and lakesas they pass through the dark forest.

And punishment does not follow any good deed.Just as it shouldn't.

He has made a choice to leave his past behind him.It is still a part of him, yes. But it has little influenceon him now.

He has left all his friends behind.They wait for him at the entrance to the dark forest.With the mystical powers among the branches ofthe trees of the dark forest, he is able to callany of his friends, his true friends, and theywill be standing at his side in an instant.No matter how deep within the darkness he is, they will be there.

Only those friends who allowed himto enter the mists of the unknown areable to enter with him upon his call.Those who made futile attempts to forcehim to conform to their needs waithelplessly in the meadows of their own livesWhile he endures the challenges withinthe dark forest.

However, the dark forest does allowothers to enter the mysteries of its corridorsas it sees fit.

When it does, it calls to them.It is up to them to enter or not.

Upon entering, they may choose to take adifferent path.Or they may take the same path he has.

All who are within the vast unknown are ableto help each other in their challenges upontheir call as well.

They help each other as they journeyon toward the light deep within thetangled branches of the dark forest.

And the journey continues...

Author's Notes: Our own fears often delude our perceptions. Our subject had decided to take the risk to enter the Dark Forest, and has been rewarded and taken care of every step of the way. Sometimes we have to release our fears and put our past behind us in order to move forward in life. Sometimes even our friends (and family) can hold us back from things we feel we must do. But true friends, nay, true love means to be supported thru whatever we do, even though they may not like it sometimes.

By now, it should be known that the Dark Forest represents any possible future decision, perhaps life-changing, of which we to not know the full and total outcome. We're never required to go down these dark and mysterious paths. As the saying goes, the only things guaranteed in this life are death and taxes... and you can cheat on your taxes (though I don't recommend it) . Author's Location: Custer Park, Illinois More Poems: Angelwick has posted 11 additional poems- View them? Author's Profile: To learn more about Angelwick - Click HERE Contact Me Via Email...

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